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GV02 JDO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

189,706 mi
Last recorded189,706 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 JDO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2020 189,706 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill O/S/F (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 110,637 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 100,932 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,191 miles

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 26 Aug 2016 93,115 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 21 Jul 2015 87,826 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 87,826 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 82,852 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,598 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 78,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 73,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 67,641 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both outer sills weak

Fail 27 Sep 2011 67,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills weak

front pads look very worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 61,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 52,937 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 52,937 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 43,355 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,876 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,714 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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GV02 JDO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,795 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV02 JDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GV02 JDO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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